Molokai Window

2018

“Social practice artist James Jack has been working closely with diverse community partners to gather stories pertaining to ‘āina (land) on Moloka‘i. This installation focuses on land not as a commodity to be bought and sold, but on the visceral relationship between Molokaʻi’s people and land. This long process has revealed that while the people of Molokaʻi may have different priorities, they all see the island’s potential tied to the land.”

—Healoha Johnston, curator

Molokai Window

Sketchbooks, Natural pigments and gum arabic on wall panel, natural pigments and gum arabic on paper, sketchbooks, quotes from community members and aloha ‘āina spiral

2018

Honolulu Museum of Art

Molokai Window

Natural pigments and gum arabic on wall panel, natural pigments and gum arabic on paper, sketchbooks, quotes from community members